Design Profile: Stamford Transportation Center, Parking Garage

In partnership with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and Walker Consulting, KSS executed the design of a new seven-level parking garage featuring 928 spaces and complemented by a pedestrian bridge. The Stamford Transportation Center serves as a key transit hub in the Northeast Corridor, with nearly 30,000 customers each weekday. The new parking garage was designed to support the increasing demands of rail travel while enhancing the overall commuter experience. The garage features custom fabricated perforated metal panels in a basket-weave pattern, integrated with color-changing LED luminaires, creating a dynamic visual impact that serves as a beacon for both daytime and nighttime travelers. Sustainability is a key priority for this project, with building-integrated photovoltaics incorporated into the façade for on-site energy production, along with 92 dedicated electric vehicle parking spaces and 120 e-bike parking spaces, promoting green transportation options. 

Project: Stamford Transportation Center, Parking Garage 

Location: Stamford, CT 

Client: Connecticut DOT & Walker Consulting 

Project Size: 350,000 square feet; 980 parking spaces, 92 EV parking spaces, and 120 e-bike spaces 

Project Team:  

KSS Architects (Architect) 

Walker Consultants (Designer and Engineer of Record; Structural Engineering) 

VHB (Civil and Traffic Services) 

Kohler Ronan (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) 

Bliss Fassman (Lighting) 

Yonkers Contracting Company (Contracting)